What makes a villain truly great? Is it their ability to bend audiences to their whims, defy social norms, or spice up a protagonist’s otherwise mundane life? With so many literary villains to choose from, we’ve narrowed down a few recent foes. Dark, dashing and always dangerous, these are our favorite book villains. Back To […]
Moonbound by Robin Sloan is a novel featuring charm, wit and time-bending set in the world of Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore. Sloan joins us to talk about imaging the future in his writing, creating unique and engaging stories, literature as nourishment and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. We end this episode with […]
Cozy fantasy is one of our favorite subgenres, and Dreadful by Caitlin Rozakis is a whirlwind ride through a world of garlic festivals, evil wizards and magical castles. Read on to discover the inspiration behind Rozakis’ debut novel. We all love a good redemption story. The bad guy finally realizes that he was wrong and […]
At the halfway point of the year, you might be wondering: have I hit my reading goals? How is it already June? Do I need to start my holiday shopping? While we unfortunately can’t stop the world from spinning, we can help you amp up the year’s reading. From spicy romance to cozy fantasy, powerful […]
Even though there were plenty of paperbacks to keep those book appetites satiated in April, if you’re like us, your TBR piles might be looking a little light by now. In between firing up the grill and making Memorial Day plans this May, we’ve got a brand new round up of our favorite books now […]